My summer on the Run began Thursday night after flying in to Fort Lauderdale. After a delicious dinner at Rocco’s Tacos (their chips are coated in chili powder and other spices! Yum!), we made the long journey by car back to the boat in Marathon. I have to admit, as we pulled into the City…
Month: May 2016
Chart a Course to the Conch Republic
I awoke at 0600, prepped the boat, and was on my way to the Ft.Myers mooring field. I was planning on provisioning there with fuel, water and food. I was also taking on crew. Ray has been at Boulder as long as I can remember. He has helped us with many projects over the years…
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Lemon Bay to Pelican Bay
I spent a wonderful night at anchor in Lemon Bay before picking up the hook and heading toward Charlotte Harbor. As I was raising the anchor, dolphins began circling the chain as the windlass pulled it in. The ICW through this stretch was much more interesting than the previous day’s journey. There were dolphins,…
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Transport Day Video
Siesta Key Drum Circle
Heading south
After departing Snead Island Boatworks last Tuesday, I first made my way to Marina Jack in Sarasota. Marina Jack holds a special place in my heart. As a kid, I spent a few summers in the Sarasota region with my grandparents, and more than a few of those summer days were spent looking at all…
